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Veterans Beekeeping Event
Dec 3, 2023
The Veterans' Beekeeping School (VBS) is a beginner-friendly program scheduled for March 2024, offering in-person classes covering the fundamentals of beekeeping.
Obituary: Jeff Menhart
Sep 20, 2023
Jeff Menhart passed away on August 23 2023 at his home in Portland, Oregon which ended a 10-year struggle from a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM).
Obituary: Donna Fae (Thompson) Harris
Sep 19, 2023
Donna Fae (Thompson) Harris, age 87 of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Obituary: James E. Corba
Sep 13, 2023
James E. Corba, 80, of Bellville, passed away on September 9, 2023, from an extended illness while being surrounded by his loving family.
Highland grad leads OSU marching band vs. Michigan
Nov 23, 2022
Morrow County native and 2017 Highland High School graduate Eric Vermillion (front-left) is marching his final season in The Ohio State University Marching Band drumline
Statewide sheep production tour
Oct 15, 2022
Join the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association and Hardin County OSU Extension for a statewide sheep production tour focusing on Dry Lot/ Confinement sheep operations.
At-home screening program aims to reduce colorectal cancer rates in Black community
Mar 21, 2022
Colorectal cancer experts have launched a new initiative aimed at improving early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer in the Black community, which has historically been placed at increased risk for colorectal cancer due to a lack of timely colorectal cancer screening and barriers to receiving health care services.
Study: Older female cancer survivors struggle with lower extremities
Mar 21, 2022
Researchers urge medical community to include regular lymphedema assessments in survivorship care
Ohio State study: Blacks more likely than whites to have family heart disease
Feb 7, 2022
Black people with a heart muscle disease, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) of unknown cause, are more likely than white patients to have family members at risk for developing the disease, a new Ohio State University study found.
OSU research suggests booster shots protect against omicron variant for cancer patients
Jan 11, 2022
COVID booster shots likely provide increased, broad protection against new Omicron variant in human patients with cancer
COTC/Ohio State Newark appoint first chief diversity officer/DEI director
Jan 11, 2022
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have named Brianna Davis Johnson, PhD, as the institutions' first chief diversity officer/diversity, equity and inclusion director.
Knox County Master Gardener Volunteers awarded for community service
Jan 7, 2022
The Knox County Master Gardener Volunteers received the 2021 Ohio State Master Gardener Outstanding Community Service Award during the Ohio State Master Gardener annual awards program. To be eligible for the award the project needs to help support the community and lead to a raised awareness of the Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program.
Survey finds most Americans will still use COVID precautions this holiday season
Nov 23, 2021
Half will ask about guests’ vaccination status and nearly three-fourths plan to celebrate only with household members
Chronic stress may impact treatment completion, survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer
Nov 2, 2021
A new study suggests the impact of racism, social isolation and poverty are better predictors than genetics of whether a patient will complete cancer treatment and survive the illness.
Ohio State researchers find promising new gene therapy treatment for rare, debilitating disorder
Jul 26, 2021
A study led by Ohio State University researchers showed promising results for a novel gene therapy that could help treat a rare genetic disorder in children called aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, according to a press release.
Claflin hired as assistant professor of agriscience education at Ohio State
Jul 22, 2021
The Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) at The Ohio State University is pleased to share that Dr. Kellie Claflin will join our department as an assistant professor in agriscience education.
Ohio State Extension opens Ramser 4-H Activity Center in Mount Vernon
Jul 21, 2021
The Ohio State University Extension - Knox County held an open house and ribbon cutting July 14 for the new Ramser 4-H Activity Center building at 700 Perimeter Drive in Mount Vernon.
New Alzheimer's drug approved by FDA was tested at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Jul 19, 2021
Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center helped test a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
OSU Alumni Club of Knox County awards eight scholarships
Jun 10, 2021
The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Knox County has awarded eight scholarships to outstanding Knox County students.
Neuromuscular drug may block skin cancer caused by sun damage
Apr 21, 2021
A form of skin cancer common among sunbathers could find a remedy in a drug used to treat neuromuscular disorders.